In 2020, 12 new pedestrian crossovers will be installed in the city.
Marked by signs and pavement markings, crossovers are a designated pedestrian crossing in the roadway, usually not at an insection.
What does a crossover look like?
A pedestrian crossover is defined by specific signs and pavement markings, and may also include flashing lights.
What are the rules at a pedestrian crossover?
In January 2016, the Province of Ontario introduced new legislation that requires all drivers and cyclists to stop and yield all lanes of the road to pedestrians at a pedestrian crossover.
Drivers
If a pedestrian is present at a crossover, drivers and cyclists must come to a safe stop until the pedestrian has cleared the entire roadway.
Pedestrians
At a crossover, pedestrians should make eye contact with drivers to ensure they are seen before they cross the road. Cyclists using the crossover should dismount and walk their bike across the road.
Drivers and cyclists who violate this law and do not wait for pedestrian to clear the entire roadway at pedestrian crossovers could be fined up to $1000 and four demerit points.
Learn more about Pedestrian Crossovers here
Residents are encouraged to post a ‘Please Slow Down’ lawn sign produced by the City to encourage safe driving habits and lower vehicle operating speeds on neighbourhood streets. These signs are available free of cost to residents who are interested.
How to obtain a lawn sign |
To obtain a Please Slow Down lawn sign, please:
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Guidelines for placing the sign on your lawn |
Permitted Sign PlacementWhen placing the signs, residents must ensure that they do not create any sightline obstruction and do not create a hazard for users of the road. The signs must:
Lawn signs that are unsafe or require relocation for any reason may be removed or relocated to a more suitable location at any time by the property owner or city staff. Over time, lawn signs can degrade, dislodge or otherwise fall into a state of disrepair. Please ensure your lawn sign is safely maintained. Please replace your lawn sign if:
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Distracted driving is more than just using cell phones for calls or texting. It can include any activity that distracts the driver from safely operating their vehicle such as:
Distracted driving has become a growing concern with the advancement of technology. It recently beat Drinking and Driving as the number one cause of motor vehicle collisions.
Did you know that with the passing of Ontario's Bill 31 - Making Ontario's Roads Safer Act the penalties associated with distracted driving have increased?